2016 Milwaukee mayoral election explained

Election Name:2016 Milwaukee mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.svg
Type:mayoral
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 Milwaukee mayoral election
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:2020 Milwaukee mayoral election
Next Year:2020
Election Date:February 16, 2016 (primary)
April 5, 2016 (general)
Image1:File:Veterans Drive 2015 (23265324434) (Tom Barrett3).jpg
Candidate1:Tom Barrett
Colour1:c0c0c0
Popular Vote1:110,437
Percentage1:69.95%
Candidate2:Bob Donovan
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Popular Vote2:46,957
Percentage2:29.74%
Mayor
Before Election:Tom Barrett
Before Party:Democratic
After Election:Tom Barrett
After Party:Democratic
Turnout:53.23%

The 2016 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor Tom Barrett was elected to a fourth term, defeating Bob Donovan.

Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to narrow the field of candidates to two.

Primary election

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Methu announces candidacy for mayor of Milwaukee: "Segregation has stifled growth in the city" . Katie DeLong . . September 3, 2015 . August 1, 2016.